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Ministry of Tourism
Shri K J Alphons chairs the 2nd Meeting of National Tourism Advisory Council  at “Statue of Unity”, Kevadia, Gujarat
Shri K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism chaired the 2nd meeting of the reconstituted National Tourism Advisory Council  at ‘Statue of Unity’, Kevadia, Gujarat today. The NTAC acts as think tank of the Ministry of Tourism and advises the Government on various tourism related policy matters. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Ministry of Tourism, UNWTO representative and various stakeholders of tourism, such as representatives from Central Ministries, Industry Associations of tourism, individual experts in the field of tourism, etc.
Addressing the meeting, the Minister comprehensively outlined the achievements of the Ministry and also the recent initiatives taken by the Government towards development and promotion of tourism. Mentioning the excellent performance of the country globally in recent years, the Minister said India has climbed from 7th rank in 2017 to 3rd rank in 2018 in World Travel & Tourism Council  Power and Performance index which has an impact on our Civil Aviation sector.
'Employing all sections of the society, the Tourism sector alone has created nearly 14 million jobs in the country in the last four years', said Shri K. J. Alphons. The minister expressed his hope that India will achieve a better growth with the Country's incredible tourism potential and the impeccable hospitality and the fast developing infrastructure and connectivity.
Thanking all the participants for an effective brainstorming session, Shri Yogendra Tripathi, the Tourism Secretary said that Ministry acts as an enabler and shall take forward all the suggestions and recommendations. The Secretary also added that very specific tourism infrastructure development has been carried out by the Ministry through its two flagship schemes, Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD under which 77 projects amounting to Rs. 6121.69 crore and 27 projects worth Rs 832.35 crore have been sanctioned respectively.
The second session of the NTAC included the Gujarat Tourism officials wherein the focus of discussion was Tourist inflow to the Statue of Unity and how to achieve a tourist footfall of 5 million per year. During the session, the host State of Gujarat made a presentation explaining the proposed initiatives to be taken by it on the matter. The NTAC meeting was preceded by a visit by the stakeholder representatives to the ‘Statue of Unity’ so as to enable them to effectively discuss the steps needed to enhance tourist footfall at the site.
The present NTAC was constituted on 27th October, 2016 under the chairmanship of Minister  with tenure of 3 years. At present, there are 12 stakeholder Central Ministries besides Ministry of Tourism, 16 individual experts in the field of travel and tourism management and 7 Ex-officio members from industry associations as members of the Committee. The first meeting of the current NTAC was held on 12th April, 2018.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush first ‘Chintan Shivir’ inaugurated by Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal exhorted young researchers and scientist to work on evidence based scientific research
Explain the benefits and research of Ayush in native languages so that it reaches larger masses: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Ministry of Ayush first “Chintan Shivir” was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today at Kaziranga National Park, Assam. Minister talked about tremendous potential of Ayush sector and exhorted young researchers and scientist to work on evidence based scientific research and explain the benefits and research of Ayush system of medicine in native languages so that it reaches larger masses.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal added that Ayush is pivotal to Heal in India and Heal by India ecosystem. Ayush is very important to the vision of one earth, one family, one future. Under visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister India’s traditional medicine system has been globally positioned.
Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai, Union Minister of state for Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, special secretary, MoA along with other senior officials from Ministry and eminent speakers, experts, and dignitaries are participating in the Chintan Shivir.
Union Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Mahendra Munjpara, participated in the first session on Digital health and technology in Ayush and said, “Now the world is realizing the power of Ayush. With the help of digital health, Ayush Grid, digital and technological advances, the power of Ayush can be capitalized from primary healthcare to specialised health centers.”
Both ministers along with Ministry of Ayush officials participated in Y-break conducted by Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi
The first session on day one was on digital health and technology in Ayush, second session on Ayush Research: Future strategy, challenges and way forward and third on Ayush education: Future initiatives, capacity building, employment generation and NEP.
The Second day will see sessions on current challenges and way forward in Ayush Drug industries, services and standardization of Ayush products. The fifth session will be on Ayush in public health, challenges and way forward and will end with presentation of reports with deliverables and roadmap.
The two-day Chintan Shivir is being organized to build the road-map for the up-gradation of Ayush institutions and their integration with the technological advancements, and the identification of ways to integrate Ayush with the New Education Policy, while also identifying current services with potential of improvements to take advantage of Ayush.
Ministry of Defence
IN - RN exercise KONKAN-18 begins at Goa
Naval cooperation between India and the United Kingdom is based on the long term strategic relationship between both countries. Both Navies have, over the years, undertaken bilateral activities such as training exchanges and technical cooperation. The Bilateral KONKAN exercise provides a platform for the two Navies to periodically exercise at sea and in harbour, so as to build interoperability and share best practices.
The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004, and since then has grown in scale. KONKAN-2018 will be conducted from 28 Nov to 06 Dec 18 off Goa with units participating from both navies. The harbour phase is scheduled from 28 Nov to 30 Nov 18, followed by the sea phase from 02 to 06 Dec 18. The Royal Navy will be represented by HMS Dragon, a Type 45 Class Destroyer equipped with an integral Wildcat helicopter. The Indian Navy will field INS Kolkata, the first ship of latest Kolkata class destroyers, equipped with integral Seaking and an IN submarine. In addition, IN maritime patrol aircraft, Dornier will also participate in the exercise.
The regular IN-RN interaction over the years has resulted in an increase in the professional content of the bilateral exercise. The thrust of the exercise this year would be on Anti-Air warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure  and Seamanship Evolutions. Besides exercises at sea, KONKAN-2018 also encompasses professional interactions and sports fixtures.
The exercise is aimed at deriving mutual benefit from each others’ experiences and is indicative of the continuing cooperation between the two countries. The inter-operability achieved over the years as a result of such exercises has proved to be operationally beneficial to both navies. The naval cooperation is a tangible symbol of the commitment of both nations in ensuring a positive climate at sea for enhancing strategic stability and promoting economic prosperity.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Amendments to EV battery testing standards: AIS-156 and AIS-038  to be implemented in two phases w.e.f 1st Dec, 2022 and 31st March, 2023
To strengthen the safety parameters for the testing of the batteries used in Electric Vehicles, Amendment-2, which was effective from 01st October 2022, was issued to both the Automotive Industry Standards -156 and AIS-038 . For the OEMs to be better equipped to comply /implement the provisions prescribed under the standards AIS-156 and AIS 038 , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to implement the Amendment 3 of the said AIS, as hosted on Ministry’s website, in two phases:
- Phase 1 w.e.f. 01st December 2022
- Phase 2 w.e.f. 31st March 2023
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the nation on Milad-Un-Nabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi today.
Prime Minister said, " Greetings on Milad-Un-Nabi. Inspired by the thoughts of Prophet Muhammad, may this day further the spirit of harmony and compassion in society. May there be peace all around. "
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Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to athletes upon conclusion of National Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to all athletes who took part in the National Games 2022 and congratulated all those who won medals. Remarking on the grand success of the National Games 2022, the Prime Minister said that the sporting infrastructure was widely appreciated by the athletes, and the games will remembered for the focus on sustainability including furthering awareness on recycling, reducing plastic waste and enhancing cleanliness. The Prime Minister lauded the people and Government of Gujarat for their hospitality.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“The National Games 2022 concluded yesterday. I salute every athlete who took part and enhanced the spirit of sportsmanship. Congratulations to all those who won medals in the games. Proud of their accomplishments. My best wishes to all athletes for their future endeavours.”
“This year's National Games were special for various reasons. The sporting infra was widely appreciated by the athletes. The widespread participation in traditional sports was also among the highlights.”
“The 2022 National Games will also be remembered for the focus on sustainability including furthering awareness on recycling, reducing plastic waste and enhancing cleanliness. I would also like to laud the people and Government of Gujarat for their hospitality through the Games.”
Ministry of Home Affairs
Impact of Abrogation of Article 370 On J&K
After the constitutional changes and reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu-Kashmir, the Union territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh have been fully integrated into the mainstream of the nation. As a result, all the rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and benefits of all the Central Laws that were being enjoyed by other citizens of the country are now available to the people of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh.
The change has brought about socio-economic development in both the new UT’s i.e. UT of Jammu-Kashmir and the UT of Ladakh. Empowerment of people, removal of unjust Laws, bringing in equity and fairness to those discriminated since ages who are now getting their due along with comprehensive development are few of the important changes that are ushering both the new Union Territories towards the path of peace and progress.
With the conduct of elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions such as Panches and Sarpanches, Block Development Councils and District Development Councils, the 3-tier system of grassroot level democracy has now been established in Jammu and Kashmir.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Integrated bilateral exercise of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force with US Navy concludes in Indian Ocean Region
The two-day integrated bilateral exercise between Indian and US Forces in the Indian Ocean Region concluded on June 24, 2021. Indian Navy along with Indian Air Force participated with US Navy Carrier Strike Group in the exercise.
The exercise has been a key enabler in building interoperability and strengthening the defence coordination between the two nations and witnessed high tempo-naval operations at sea. These included intense air dominance exercises, advanced air defence exercises, anti-submarine exercises, tactical manoeuvres and cross deck helicopter operations.
Participation of Indian Navy in the exercise included Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer Kochi, Guided Missile Frigates Teg, maritime air dominance fighter
MiG 29K, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Seaking 42B and Kamov AEW helicopters. The IAF hardware included Jaguars & Su 30 MKI fighters, AWACS, AEW&C, and Air to Air Refueller aircraft. The US side was represented by the Nimitz class aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan with her integral maritime air element comprising F18 fighters, E2D AEW&C aircraft and MH60R ASW helicopters, Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey and Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh.
The exercise has been another milestone in strengthening cooperation between the two countries and reinforcing the shared values as partner militaries, in ensuring freedom of seas and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification issued regarding comprehensive reforms in the Trade Certificate regime under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  vide GSR 703 dated 14 September 2022 has notified comprehensive reforms in the Trade Certificate regime under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
Due to certain anomalies in the existing rules, the applicability of Trade Certificate was open to interpretation in many cases, leading to harassment of many business establishments. Moreover, the application for a trade certificate was required to be filed physically at the RTO which was a time-consuming process.
In an endeavour to promote ease of doing business, MoRTH has notified new rules to simplify and streamline the Trade Certificate regime.
The key provisions of the new rules are as follows:
1. Trade Certificate will be required only in case of vehicles which are neither registered nor temporarily registered. Such vehicles can only be in the possession of a dealer/ manufacturer/importer of motor vehicles, or a test agency specified in rule 126.
2. The application for Trade Certificate and Trade Registration Marks can be made electronically on the Vahan portal, without the need to visit the RTO. Further, the applicant can apply for multiple types of vehicles in a single application.
3. The time period for grant or renewal of trade certificate has been fixed at 30 days, wherein applications not disposed within 30 days shall be deemed approved.
4. The validity of the Trade Certificate has been increased from 12 months to 5 years.
5. A dealership authorisation certificate  has been introduced to bring about uniformity across dealership authorisations. The trade certificate has been made co-terminus with the dealership authorisation.
6. Display of dealership authorisation certificate in showrooms/godowns has also been mandated.
7. The date of implementation is proposed w.e.f. 1st November 2022. The existing trade certificates will continue to be valid till their renewal is due.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
MoS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar to inaugurate CGHS Wellness Centre in Nashik tomorrow
Nashik will be fourth city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur to have CGHS Wellness Centre
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is going to inaugurate a Central Government Health Scheme Wellness Centre in Nashik tomorrow, 3rd January 2022.
Union Minister Dr Pawar will also address the meeting on the occasion. The meeting will be attended by Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Guardian Minister of Nashik, Shri Satish Kulkarni, Mayor of Nashik, Dr Subhash Bhamre, MP, Shri Hemant Godse, MP, along with other dignitaries.
Nashik will be the fourth city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur to open a CGHS Wellness Centre. In its endeavour to include more cities and to improve the accessibility of the CGHS services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had sanctioned a new allopathic Wellness Centre in Nashik on 10th June 2021. Currently, more than 38.5 lakh beneficiaries are covered by CGHS in 74 cities all over India.
CGHS Wellness Centre in Nashik is located amidst government offices and residences and is also well connected by road and railway network. The Wellness Centre in Nashik will provide OPD Treatment including issue of medicines, indoor treatment at Government and Empanelled Hospitals, investigations at Government and Empanelled centres, cashless facility available for treatment in empanelled centers for pensioners and other identified beneficiaries, reimbursement of expenses for treatment availed in Govt. /Private Hospitals under emergency, reimbursement of expenses incurred for purchase of hearing aids, artificial limbs, appliances etc. & family welfare, maternity and child health services.
The Wellness Centre will benefit more than 1.6 lakh beneficiaries including about 71,000 serving and pensioner central government employees in the city. Earlier, Central government employees had to go to Mumbai or Pune to get treatment at the Wellness Centre there.
Central Government Health Scheme was started in 1954 with the objective of providing comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees and their dependent family members. CGHS caters to the healthcare needs of eligible beneficiaries covering all four pillars of democratic set up in India namely Legislature, Judiciary, Executive and Press. CGHS is the model Health care facility provider for Central Government employees & Pensioners and is unique of its kind due to the large volume of beneficiary base, and openended generous approach of providing health care.
Ministry of Communications
Shifting of Alto-Betim Post Office
Goa, August 23, 2023
As informed by the Department of Post, Alto-Betim Post Office functioning in rented premises has been temporarily shifted to Alto-Porvorim Post Office premises at Postal Staff Colony, Alto-Porvorim till availability of alternate accommodation w.e.f.23.08.2023.
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Prime Minister's Office
Nepal Prime Minister speaks to the Prime Minister on telephone
Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ made a telephone call to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The two Prime Ministers discussed recent developments in India-Nepal relations, including the recently concluded highly successful State visit of President of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Bidya Devi Bhandari to India.
Prime Minister Prachanda spoke about the ongoing efforts of his government to take all stakeholders on board in the constitution implementation process. PM Prachanda also spoke about Nepal holding the first local elections in nearly twenty years and requested for India’s assistance in this connection.
PM Modi conveyed the good wishes of the people and government of India to the friendly people of Nepal in their national efforts to achieve peace, stability and socio-economic transformation, and assured PM Prachanda that India would extend all possible assistance for local elections.
The two Prime Ministers reiterated their commitment to advance multi-faceted India-Nepal cooperative ties for the benefit of the two peoples.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Department of Sports is organising Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata and Disposal of Pending Matters from 2nd to 31st Oct
The Department of Sports is organising Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhta and disposal of pending matters in the main Secretariat and in the organisations under it, namely, Sports Authority of India , Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education , National Sports University , National Anti-Doping Agency  and National Dope Testing Laboratory  from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022.
In the Preparatory Phase, the Department of Sports and its organisations sensitized and encouraged the local level functionaries and offices for the Campaign and identified pendency and the Campaign sites for the Special Campaign 2.0.
During the Campaign Phase, sincere efforts are being made by the Department and its organisations to dispose of all pendencies identified during the Preparatory Phase. Progress is being regularly reviewed and uploaded on SCPDM portal. Further significant progress has been achieved in disposal of references received from various State Governments during the ongoing Campaign by the Department.
A special campaign was also conducted under the Fit India banner with regard to cleanliness drive by organising a Freedom Run on 2nd October where participants came together for a fit  and litter free  India. The aim was also to promote Fitness along with cleanliness which was realised through the Plog Run activity. Famous sports personalities are also being involved in creating awareness about cleanliness and social media is also being used for the purpose.
Ministry of Communications
24000 Post Offices being covered in Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters
In accordance with the vision of Swachh Bharat of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters is under way in the Department of Posts from 2nd to 31st October, 2022. On the lines of the Special Campaign held in 2021, the Campaign is being implemented in the Postal Headquarters at Dak Bhawan as well as the field formations. The main focus areas of the Campaign include effective disposal of public grievances, references from the Members of Parliament, Parliament Assurances, Cleanliness drive, disposal of scrap and weeding out of files.
The Preparatory Phase  of the Campaign was utilised to sensitize the officials, mobilize the ground functionaries for the Campaign, identify pendency; finalize the Campaign sites; identify scrap and redundant materials. It was decided to implement the Swachhta Campaign in 24000 Sub Post Offices as against 810 Head Post Offices covered last year. These 24000 Post Offices are spread across the length and breadth of the country.
During the Implementation Phase , all out efforts are being made for effective execution through intense engagement with the field staff and close monitoring. Daily progress is being uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
As on October 19, 2022, the Swachhta Campaign has been implemented in 16,391 Post Offices across the country including border areas and LWE affected areas.